The Three Lions' army of supporters is starting to head down to Atlanta as their dreams of World Cup glory continue. England's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 2W-0D-2L in their last four games, but they are on a two-game winning run, including a 4-2 win over Croatia on 2026-06-17.

What's at Stake?

The match against DR Congo is crucial for England's World Cup aspirations, with a win potentially setting up a mouth-watering clash against Mexico in the same stadium where Diego Maradona scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal in 1986.

The Journey Ahead

Some England fans are making the 900-mile trip to Georgia by road, a gruelling 15-hour drive, while others have scrambled to book flights, which immediately trebled in price after the 2-0 win over Panama.

Fan Reaction

England superfan Neal Weekes, 61, said: “We’re through - that’s all that matters now. Let's hope we’re back in New York to see Harry Kane lift the trophy in three weeks' time.” Peter Robinson, 69, a retired British Airways ramp worker, is at his 11th tournament and said: “I don’t think England can win it but I think we can make the quarter or semi-finals.”

DateOpponentResult
2026-06-17Croatia4-2 win

Looking Ahead

England's next fixture is against Spain on 2026-09-26, but for now, the focus is on the DR Congo game, with thousands of fans set to make the long journey to Georgia. The TV viewing figures for the Panama match were impressive, with a peak of 13.76 million viewers tuning in to watch, and England will be hoping for similar support as they continue their World Cup campaign.